Recruit Top Co-op Talent
Warriors at Work is a collaborative initiative connecting students, employers and Merrimack College. Through this partnership, employers coordinate with dedicated co-op advisors to create meaningful roles that offer real value to their organizations while providing valuable learning experiences for student employees.
Benefits for Employers
- Access to high-quality candidates
- A flexible staffing solution that allows core teams to focus on high-priority initiatives
- An efficient method for recruiting and assessing potential long-term employees
- Opportunities to boost company visibility and strengthen brand presence
- Ongoing, personalized support from a dedicated co-op coordinator, including regular communication, on-site visits and candid feedback on student performance and program effectiveness
Employers interested in connecting with Merrimack College students are encouraged to review our Warriors at Work Employer Guide, which highlights recruitment options, experiential learning partnerships and engagement opportunities across campus.
Contact us at employers@merrimack.edu today to launch your Merrimack co-op search.
Participating Majors
Students across business, arts and humanities, engineering and computer science, and more seeking to begin co-ops Fall 2026-Spring 2027. See the full list of student majors in the Warriors at Work Program.
When to Recruit
Typical 6 month co-op positions recruit at least one semester in advance of the position’s start date.
Recruiting & hiring in September – December leads to a January – June co-op term.
Recruiting & hiring in February – April leads to a July – December co-op term.
Contact us to discuss alternative co-op timelines.
How to Recruit
We invite employers to campus to share their opportunities with students in a variety of capacities. Please review our full list of engagement opportunities including: Career Fairs, Employer of the Day tables, Networking Events and Information Sessions.
“Landing an internship my freshman year of college as an engineering student is something I’m really proud of – it’s not something that happens very often, but I’ve learned that it’s definitely possible with the right effort and support.”
Otniel Castanos Marte ’28
Top Co-op Companies
Merrimack College co-op participants have worked at a number of prestigious organizations and companies, including:
